Led Zeppelin Houses Of The Holy 1st Press RL A2 B2 Vinyl Super Copy

	£		41
	$		54

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Led Zeppelin

Houses Of The Holy

Atlantic 1973

Classic fifth album and the first to be issued initially on the orange and green Atlantic labels. This is a lovely first pressing with all the rim text in the bottom half of the label and with A2 B2 matrix codes and the RL stamp indicating the Robert Ludwig pressing credit (widely know for its fantastic audio).

Sleeve:

Very close to Excellent sleeve with no major deterioration just some minor storage evidence. There is the impression of a code or price in the top right hand corner of the back panel E3 or £3, not sure which, I only noticed it today when photographing and it doesn’t detract from this classic gatefold. Small previous owner name on inside of opening so not visible unless you look for it.

Inner: Original lyric inner in textured card. Again close to an Excellent example. Previous owner name discreetly written in the top corner of one side.

Vinyl: Plays really well - no major marks, just light ones under bright light and just a bit of light background here and there but nothing in any way overpowering. Overall an Excellent copy. Labels are attractive with very little evidence of previous play. Very small partially rubbed out (along with a bit of the green surface) previous owner name at the top of one of them (see photos).

Runout info:

Side 1: K50014 A2 STERLING RL

Side 2: K50014 B2 STERLING RL

We try to be as clear as possible in descriptions and any given gradings so buyers receive what they expect. Please read descriptions carefully and view the accompanying photos.

In the unusual event that you are disappointed with your purchase, we make the returns procedure hassle free (and fully participate in the eBay money back guarantee). Please therefore bid or buy with confidence.

All vinyl is supplied with a brand new polylined inner sleeve and a brand new 'clear glass' plastic cover for protection.

All components are separated before packing to avoid seam splits.

Quality bespoke record mailers with additional card stiffeners are used for packing.

We play test some records fully and all records partially (due to time constraints) and focus on any areas where there are marks or wear on the surface, noting where these present a deterioration in the audio.

We don't currently have a high spec player (We use a vintage 70's Sansui SR-212 with a new stylus) and don't use Mint as a grading.

We appreciate that while the condition of the sleeves can be clearly seen on the photos, it is often difficult to pick up any marks on the playing surface or labels. Therefore, here is a general grading guide as to what to expect from our vinyl:

NM (Near Mint): appears barely played. There will be no visible spindle trails on the labels.

EX (Excellent): a really solid copy with no visible marks except light lines under bright light. Plays well with no lessening of sound quality on our player. May be a handful of spindle trails but no evidence of anything other than light previous use.

VG+ (Very Good Plus): May have one or two visible marks but still plays with strong audio, maybe some non invasive static/crackle in places but no repeating clicks. May have more spindle trails around the central hole hinting at fairly regular previous play.

VG (Very Good): The record will have some deterioration to the audio which may impact the listening enjoyment in some but not all areas. Maybe caused by light scratches or scuffs, these will be visible without the aid of bright light. There will be no jumps or loops. A larger number of spindle trails may be in evidence around the central aperture.